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\n \n Maryland Criminal Laws\n <\/h1>\n \n Learn about your state’s laws by using the links below.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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The Maryland Code of Criminal Law lists all criminal conduct and penalties in the state of Maryland. Maryland’s general provisions for criminal procedure<\/a> limit punishment for accessories and conspirators to the punishment for the actual crime committed.<\/p>\r\n

Maryland’s criminal code resembles that of other states on law enforcement, courts, and judicial proceedings. Maryland abolished its capital punishment<\/a> statute in 2013. The penalty for capital crimes is life without parole.<\/p>\r\n

Maryland does have its own unique statutory provisions. One of the sentencing provisions in the Maryland code abolishes the right to avoid punishment by benefit of clergy (Annotated Code of Maryland \u00a7 14-103<\/a>).<\/p>\r\n

Maryland Criminal Laws<\/b><\/h2>\r\n

Maryland’s criminal statutes break down like most other states: homicide, crimes against the person, and so forth.<\/p>\r\n